Lenovo IdeaPad U350: Stylish, Low-Profile And Cheap
The Lenovo Ideapad U350 is the Chinese company’s official entry into the growing market of CULV-based notebooks that feature a thin and light form factor, as made popular by the MacBook Air. As you can expect, it’s a great-looking piece of hardware that, somehow, manages to maintain a decidedly professional edge. Fitted with 1.3GHz Pentium [...]
Dell Studio XPS 435: Extremely Stylish All-In-One Desktop
Unlike many modern desktop releases, the Dell Studio XPS 435 isn’t built with a single purpose in mind, Instead, it offers a little bit of everything, with something all segments of computer users can probably appreciate. The machine’s most defining characteristic is its stylish case design and a highly-capable configuration. Fast and powerful, it supports [...]
Google Voice Versus 3Jam: Which Mobile Forwarding Service Is For You?
Google Voice promises to be a major threat in the telecoms space. As a service that uses your data connection to allow free calls and text messages in the US, it could prove a potential loss of revenue for carriers who depend on income from your phone calls and text messages to prop up their [...]
Garmin Nuvi 760 Review: Excellent GPS, A Bit Pricey
The Garmin Nuvi 760 is one of the more advanced PNDs in the company’s line of GPS hardware. Like the rest of their products, it features accurate routing, excellent usability and top-notch design. Slim and lightweight, the Nuvi 760 measures 4.8 x 3 x 0.8 inches and weighs a mere 6 ounces. It’s about the [...]
Nokia Surge 6790: Arguably One Of The Best Entry-Level Smartphones Around
The Nokia Surge 6790 is an odd little handset. While it is a full-featured Symbian S60 phone, it comes with a quirky styling that resembles the glut of today’s square-paneled messaging handsets. Adding extra spice to the mix is the fact that the phone is relatively affordable, positioned as an entry-level smartphone for young users. [...]
Samsung Mondi Review: WiMax, Windows Mobile And, Well, That’s All
As confusing to categorize the Samsung Mondi as it may be, the WiMax-enabled will device probably fit best into the new range of smartbooks and MIDs in the market. Notice that we sad WiMax. That’s right, the handheld contraption will only offer limited usage (Wi-Fi connectivity) outside of WiMax markets. In its current form, the [...]
Samsung SL820 Review: Wide 5X Zoom, 3-Inch LCD And Topnotch Image Quality
If you’re looking for big features on a compact point-and-shoot, the Samsung SL820 should prove an excellent choice. With a 12.2 megapixel sensor, 5X zoom, a large 3-inch LCD and 720p video recording, it’s fitted with plenty of capabilities at a largely affordable price. Physically, the SL820 is a bit too bulky and hefty to [...]
Philips GoGear Vibe 8GB: The Most Well-Rounded MP3 Player Under $60
It’s fair to say that the market for budget MP3 players is a bit out of control, with all sorts of brands and models hitting the scene. Philips recently offered a recognizable name into the mix with its GoGear Vibe and it’s a bit of a mixed performer. Physically, the Vibe is as nondescript as [...]
Dell Studio S1440-022B: Decent Hardware, Great Software Package, No DVD
The Dell Studio S1440-022B manages to tip the scales at an impressive 4.7 lbs, a rarity among 14-inch computers, especially ones with the kind of power it brings to the table. Of course, it sacrifices having an optical drive in order to achieve the lightweight body, but makes up for it with plenty of capabilities. [...]
Kodak Zi8 Pocket Camcorder Does 1080p, Flips Competition Over
Despite numerous companies trying to infringe on its territory, Flip Video has managed to successfully defend the pocket camcorder turf time and again. The latest entrant to the scene, however, the Kodak Zi8, effectively raises the game and it’s one that might finally “flip” the niche stalwart for good. Touting 1080p full HD motion capture [...]